MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,278 km
8,872 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
14,278 km
8,872 mi / 7,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SYE
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code MEX SYE
ICAO Code MMMX OYSH
City Mexico City Sadah
Country Mexico Yemen
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Aden
Elevation 7,316 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 16.970000, 43.730000

Mexico City (MEX) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 14,278 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Yemen. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Mexico City, it's 14:45 in Sadah. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Sadah Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sadah (SYE) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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